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As a parent of a student at the University of Miami School of Communication, you know how the School prepares your child for success. From first-rate faculty in a supportive learning environment to high-tech facilities, we produce alumni who become distinguished professionals and leaders. We invite you to join us in educating your child and his or her fellow students to best prepare them for careers in the field of communication.

Your philanthropic support of the School of Communication will promote the academic growth and life-changing experiences that shape your student and his or her fellow 'Canes for years to come. Philanthropic support from parents sends a strong message of belief in the mission of the School of Communication.

James W. McLamore Society

The James W. McLamore Society recognizes annual leadership gifts of $1,000 or more to the University of Miami. Members of the McLamore Society are an esteemed group of civic and community leaders who shape the University of tomorrow.

Gifts to the School of Communication support a range of initiatives in the School, including student scholarships, faculty support, upgraded technology, student internships, and conference travel. You can choose to support the School of Communication overall, the department in which your child is studying, or another specific fund.

James W. McLamore, the co-founder of Burger King, was dedicated to promoting education in the community. His name is synonymous with philanthropy and service, and as chair of the Board of Trustees from 1980 to 1990, McLamore led a historic $517.5 million fundraising campaign, spanning from 1984 to 1989. His leadership and generous support played an important role in shaping the University of Miami of today. We invite you to join McLamore by continuing to advance the mission of the University of Miami.

James W. McLamore Society Giving Levels

Philanthropists

$25,000+

Benefactors

$10,000 to $24,999

Partners

$5,000 to $9,999

Friends

$2,500 to $4,999

Associates

$1,000 to $2,499

All James W. McLamore Society members receive an annual thank you gift and invitations to exclusive receptions and events throughout the year. Members that support the School of Communication have networking opportunities with the dean of the School of Communication, department chairs, faculty, alumni, and parents.

Communication Funds

The following is a list of selected funds in the School of Communication. For questions about these funds and others available for donors to support, please contact Brian Weinblatt, senior director of development, at brian.weinblatt@miami.edu or 305.284.9780.

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION FUND -- The School of Communication Fund supports the School's greatest needs. This fund supports initiatives including student scholarships and internship experiences, faculty research, technology purchases and more. Donors are able to have the broadest impact by giving to the SoC Fund.

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND -- The School of Communication Scholarship Fund is a general scholarship fund to support SoC students.

CINEMA AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA -- The Cinema and Interactive Media Department offers an undergraduate major in motion pictures and graduate degrees in motion pictures and interactive media. Gifts to the Department of Cinema and Interactive Media support student scholarships and internship experiences, faculty research, technology purchases and more.

COMMUNICATION STUDIES -- The Department of Communication Studies includes a major in communication studies and courses in business communication, health communication, and interpersonal communication among others. Gifts to the Department of Communication Studies support student scholarships and internship experiences, faculty research, the Debate Team and more.

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION FUND -- The Strategic Communication Department includes majors in advertising and public relations. Gifts to the Department of Strategic Communication support student scholarships and internship experiences, faculty research, technology purchases, PhilADthropy, the National Student Advertising Competition Team, PRSSA and more.

INTERNSHIP SCHOLARSHIP FUND -- University of Miami School of Communication students benefit from internship experiences, putting into practice the skills they've learned in the classroom. The School of Communication Internship Scholarship Fund enables donors to support these life-changing experiences by providing financial assistance for students to pay for internship credit, living expenses and other related costs associated with pursuing internships.

TECHNOLOGY FUND -- Technology is constantly changing, especially in the field of communication. The University of Miami School of Communication Technology Fund assists with procurement and maintenance of the latest equipment necessary for all of the fields in the School. Critical support for the Technology Fund ensures that students are proficient with state-of-the-art equipment that they will use in the workplace when they graduate.

FIRST FEATURE FILM FUND -- The University of Miami School of Communication First Feature Film Fund supports students creating their first theatrical feature film. Grants from the fund help offset costs in filming on location, editing and distribution for students.

SEMESTER IN LOS ANGELES STUDENT-SUPPORT FUND -- The Semester in Los Angeles hosts a mix of graduate and advanced undergraduate students and offers a blend of classroom, experiential, and project-based learning opportunities. Along with taking courses, each student participates in a six-credit industry-related internship (or a series of internships). The School of Communication Los Angeles Program Fund enables donors to support this life-changing experience by providing financial assistance to students who would not otherwise be able to afford the costs of travel to California and living in Los Angeles.

UMTV -- Is the University of Miami's Emmy Award-winning, student-run cable TV station. Guided by SoC faculty, UMTV produces weekly newscasts and a variety of programming, including a live newscast, a weekly sports show, a late night comedy show, and a Spanish-language news program. In addition to airing in the Coral Gables area, shows are also streamed live and archived online at umtv.miami.edu. Gifts to the UMTV Fund support general operating expenses of UMTV.

COSFORD CINEMA -- The Bill Cosford Cinema provides an educational and cultural resource for the University of Miami and the community it serves, by programming a wide variety of contemporary, classic and foreign films in a classic wide screen format, and by hosting lectures from renowned actors and directors. Gifts to the Cosford Cinema Fund support general operating expenses of the Cosford Cinema as well as special events.

DEBATE PROGRAM -- This award winning program teaches students essential skills in argumentation and debate, public speaking, communication theory, persuasion, business, and political communication. Gifts to the Debate Program Fund support general expenses of the Debate Team including scholarships and competition travel.

ROBERT STAHR HOSMON FUND -- This fund was established to honor former School of Communication vice dean and professor Dr. Robert Stahr Hosmon and his many years of service to the SoC. The fund supports student needs.

CEFALO FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP –- This fund was created by School of Communication alumna and former faculty member Carolyn Cefalo Horich and her family. It is awarded to undergraduate students majoring in broadcasting, broadcast journalism or video/film.

EDWARD J. PFISTER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND –- This fund is named to honor the founding dean of the School of Communication. It is awarded to School of Communication undergraduates.

DR. STANLEY L. HARRISON MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND –- The Dr. Stanley L. Harrison Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund in the School of Communication honors the service and memory of longtime faculty member Stanley Harrison. The scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students in the School of Communication who demonstrate proficient writing ability.

PHILADTHROPY FUND –- PhilADthropy combines the talent and creativity of UM students with the advertising needs of local non-profit organizations during a 25-hour event. Communication students provide free advertising and creative services to local nonprofit organizations. Gifts to the PhilADthropy Fund provide general support for the event to provide for expenses such as catering and supplies.

SOC CAREER SERVICES –- This fund supports career services for SoC students including resume writing, internship and job placement.

SAMUEL AND GRACE MANN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHP FUND –- This scholarship fund was created by UM alumnus Robert Mann and named after his parents. The fund supports scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in broadcast journalism.

BILL COSFORD MEMORIAL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP –- This scholarship fund is named in honor of the late Bill Cosford, longtime film critic for The Miami Herald and former instructor in the School of Communication. It is awarded to students majoring in motion pictures.

ROBERT AND CHRISTINE STAUB FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARD –- Established by UM alumnus Robert Staub and his wife Christine, this fund provides for an annual award that recognizes a School of Communication faculty member for effectiveness in teaching, advising, mentoring, and service roles in and outside the classroom.

JUDY WALLACE COMMUNICATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP –- This fund was established by alumnus and television producer Michael Robin, in honor of former School of Communication professor Judy Wallace. It is awarded to undergraduate students majoring in broadcasting and broadcast journalism.

HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM/NEW MEDIA WORKSHOP –- This workshop offers high school students from Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties the opportunity to hone their journalism skills during an intensive three-week experience while living on campus and getting an early taste of college life. In addition to the day-to-day rigors of reporting, writing and publishing the news, professional journalists are brought in as guest speakers to introduce the students to the journalism industry.

ROBERT T. AND ANNA STAHR HOSMON FUND –- This fund is named in honor and memory of the parents of former School of Communication vice dean and professor Robert Stahr Hosmon. The fund is used to bring back to campus successful alumni of the School of Communication, primarily alumni who live in Los Angeles and are in the film and television entertainment business as well as alumni in New York or elsewhere working in television or cable network news.